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Consistent, safeguarding-first communications across your trust.

We help trusts strengthen reputation, reduce risk and save time with clear, consistent communications that reflect your values and show the best of your schools.

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A calm, strategic communications partner for multi-academy trusts.

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Safeguarding-first

Consistent & on-brand

Trust-wide coverage

Strategic & supportive

The challenge for MATs

Inconsistant Messaging

Different schools, teams and providers create mixed messaging and brand dilution across your trust.

Limited capacity

at local level

School teams are stretched, making it hard to delivery high quality content consistently.

Safeguarding and compliance risk

Inconsistent image use increases risk of breaches and reputational damage.

Recruitment and retention pressure

Standing out to attract the right staff and leaders requires consistent, credible storytelling. 

How MDM helps

Trust-wide communications

Strategy, planning and content frameworks that align to every school.

School-level content support

Bespoke content for each school, aligned to trust guidelines. 

Photography & video across schools

Professional coverage that is consistent, inclusive and on brand.

Graphic Design for campaigns

Beautiful on-brand design for digital, print and campaigns. 

Training for staff & leaders

Practical training in content creation, safeguarding and storytelling.

Image safety reviews

We review and approve imagery to protect your pupils and staff.

Central recruitment campaigns

Employer brand campaigns that attract great people trust-wide. 

MAT Support Options

1

Advisory

Strategic guidance and frameworks to lead your communications. 

  • Strategy & planning

  • Brand & guidelines

  • Safeguarding support

  • Quarterly reviews

2

Core Partnership

Ongoing support to deliver consistent communications across your trust. 

  • All Advisory features

  • Regular content support

  • Image reviews

  • School support

3

Full Partnership

End-to-end delivery of your trust communications and campaigns. 

  • All Core features

  • Full content production

  • Recruitment campaigns

  • Training & workshops

Safeguarding-first image consistency

Plan

We plan coverage with clear safeguarding considerations.

Capture

We capture responsibly, with consent and best practice.

Review

Images are reviewed for compliance and safeguarding standards.

Approve

Images are added to your trust library and approved for use.

Share

Safe, on-brand assets are shared with schools confidently. 

We follow the latest safeguarding guidance and child protection best practice to keep your pupils, staff and trust protected.

Download your Trust-wide Image Review Checklist

A practical guide to help your MAT review,

approve and use images safely and consistently. 

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The impact of MDM on how we engage with our community has been nothing short of revelatory.  MDM have transformed our public relations, leading to increased engagement and a wholesale positive shift in attitudes towards our school. 

Jason Tudor

Director of Secondary Improvement

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Ready for a safer, stronger approach to school communications? 

Let's talk about how MDM can support your school or MAT

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